‘Addams Family’ Coming to CVHS The Crescenta Valley High School Performing Arts Dept. presents “The Addams Family” in the MacDonald Auditorium (4400 Ramsdell Ave., La Crescenta) March 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 student balcony, $15 general admission and $20 reserved orchestra. To reserve orchestra seats, visit https://goo.gl/forms/Md7Tug9ILVSt8cR03. Special Lincoln Musical […]
Every month Crescenta Valley High School student Thalia Miller gives her perspective on some of today’s most popular YA titles. (review) “The Knife of Never Letting Go” Once upon a time a man walked on the moon and, by doing so, opened a new frontier of possibilities with his “small step.” Today scientists are talking […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada hosted a luncheon in January honoring 22 “Terrific Kids” chosen from the sixth grade classrooms at La Cañada, Palm Crest and Paradise Canyon elementary schools. Teachers chose the Terrific Kids based on positive attitude, good character and responsible citizenship. Prior to the luncheon, students were notified by a surprise […]
Foothill Municipal Water District (Foothill MWD) is conducting its eighth annual K-12 student art contest with the theme of competition adhering to the phrase “Water Is Life.” This fun and educational project serves to inspire student creativity about the stewardship of our precious water resources. The theme relates to the stewardship and conservation of water. […]
Japanese FLAG and English kindergarten classes celebrated Setsubun on Friday, Feb. 1 at Dunsmore Park. This event celebrates the coming of spring. Kindergarten students and parents participated in a bean-throwing event called mamemaki. It is symbolic of the action of getting rid of the negativity from the previous year and welcoming good and positivity for […]
All-Community Mattress Sale Benefits Music Department In an effort to replace band uniforms, the Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Music board is hosting a mattress sale at Rosemont Middle School in the gym on Saturday, Feb. 16. There will be over 30 name-brand models for customers to try. In addition, there will be pillows, sheets, […]
Night of Music, Food and Fun All are invited to the La Cañada High School Music Parents Association on Saturday, Feb. 9 for a festive evening of music, food, auctions and raffles. La Cañada High School’s 7-12 instrumental music groups will be a part of the 20th annual dinner show and fundraiser at the […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Over two hundred Mountain Avenue Elementary School students and their families enjoyed an ocean of adventure at the 10th annual Science Fun Fair on Friday, Feb. 1. The theme this year was “Dive Deeper into Science!” recalling the science of aquatic exploration including famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau (inventor of the Aqua-Lung). […]
The students of local preschool Hogg’s Hollow followed a relatively recent but uncannily accurate annual tradition of picking the winner of the Super Bowl – including the point spread! “After two years of hitting the nail on the head, we felt it was time to go public with our prognostication this year,” said Hogg’s Hollow […]
Dunsmore Elementary School, with all schools across GUSD, celebrated International Day of Acceptance. The day is dedicated to recognizing and embracing people with disabilities and to honor the late Annie Hopkins, founder of 3E Love and creator of the International Symbol of Acceptance. Dunsmore’s student council distributed special buttons with the organization’s symbol to students […]